RICHMOND, Va., (May 16, 2008) — Maintaining your car can be a hassle and expensive, especially when the pressure of saving money counts. That’s why CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, is providing helpful advice to reduce the excess time and money that is spent on your car.

"When you take into consideration all the benefits you get from your car, maintaining it and keeping it in good shape doesn’t necessarily have to be so hard on your finances or your schedule,” said Juan Crespo, ASE Master Technician for CarMax. “By following a few recommendations, consumers can save substantial amounts of money.”

Here are some helpful tips to save time and money on your car:

TIP	HOW IT SAVES TIME AND MONEY
Use regular gas instead of premium, unless your car requires premium	Most passenger cars and other light duty vehicles are engineered to run on regular gas, which is less expensive.
Perform factory recommended maintenance	Having your car in top mechanical shape not only saves gas, your car will last longer and run safer.
Keep tires inflated to the pressures indicated on the placard	Under-inflated tires create more friction and heat; friction cuts into mileage and heat increases the danger of a blowout which could require buying new tires.
Be cautious when parking	Hitting curbs when parking puts extra wear on your suspension and might throw off the car’s alignment.
Use cruise control on long drives when it’s safe	Foot pressure variations on the gas pedal cause the engine to rev up and down, which wastes gas.
Don’t use your car as a storage closet	The more weight you put in your car, the harder the engine works to propel it.
Keep it clean	Caked-on dirt and mud on the car’s exterior can permanently damage the paint, which will cost money to repair.
Check the tread on your tires	Fixing an alignment problem will be cheaper than replacing the tires

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